Historic Baptists on Justification
Continuing our message from last week on the subject of justification, we go to greater depths in the study of the beliefs of historic Baptists regarding justification by faith. The main question considered is whether faith is instrumental or evidentiary. That is, are we legally made righteous by faith, as the classical Reformed position states, or are we made righteous by Christ and declared as such by faith? As you'll see from the quotes cited in this broadcast, the popular view among 17th Century Baptists was the evidentiary position. Listen to learn more!
Radio broadcast for July 2, 2017
The Doctrine of Justification
Most modern Christians who pay attention to church history and theology are well aware that there is a great difference between Protestants and Catholics on the subject of justification. What very few people realize, is that there is a third theological position held by many within the historic Baptist family, distinct from the Catholic and traditional Reformed view. Have we piqued your curiosity? Well, you'll just have to listen to find out more!
Radio broadcast for June 25, 2017
God's Method of Salvation
Does God have different methods of saving people? Were Old Testament saints saved in a different way than those living in the New Testament? How about infants or the mentally handicapped? In this message, we present the biblical truth that God has but one way of saving sinners, regardless of their age or the era of time in which they live.
Radio broadcast for June 18, 2017
Biblical Origins
How did the Universe come into existence? Who and what are we? These are philosophical questions men have pondered from the beginning of time. In this broadcast, Pastor Winslett answers these questions from the scriptures, considering the concept of origins.
Radio broadcast for June 11, 2017
Are You A Christian?
Speaking directly to believers, might I ask, are you a Christian? That's either a convicting or insulting question. But in our present day, it's one which needs asking. Curious? Listen to learn more.
Radio broadcast for June 4, 2017.
Taking the Oversight Thereof
In 1 Peter 5, the Apostle Peter exhorted the elders to feed the flock of God among them, willingly taking the pastoral oversight. You can be sure that where scripture admonishes us in a certain direction, that admonition exists because we need the reminder or the extra push to get us moving. Elders should always remember that it is God who drafted us into His service, as a soldier who must endure hardship. Our lives, though they were never our own, are that much more under the leadership of God as we are to serve God by serving His people. We must feed His sheep! Our careers, comfort, and even sometimes our hometown roots - if required - go out the window, as no man that plows looking back is fit for service in the Kingdom. Elders should know this up front. This is what's expected.
In this message, Pastor Winslett considers Peter's exhortation to other ministers and the theme is simple: If God has called you to serve, be willing to do so.
Radio broadcast for May 28, 2017
Another Controversial Viewpoint
While we're delving into controversial subjects, let's consider one more before moving on: election. If you're a Baptist in 2017, it's likely, based on simple statistical percentages, that you don't believe the doctrine election. In fact, you may never have even heard of it! But, much to the surprise of many, election is actually a fundamental Bible doctrine that was a staple part of mainstream Baptist theology generations ago.
We encourage you to listen to today's program to explore this from a Biblical and historic perspective.
Radio broadcast for May 21, 2017
Two Controversial Viewpoints
In today's broadcast, Pastor Winslett considers two very controversial subjects that historic Baptists embraced, but most modern theologians reject: Church Perpetuity and the received text.
It's extremely clear from history that baptistic people held the belief that the true church existed throughout the Dark Ages, separate from Roman Catholicism. It's also an undeniable fact that historic theologians among both Baptists and Protestant endorsed the family of Greek manuscripts which comprised the Received Text. Yet, sadly, proponents of both opinions are criticized in today's world as being extremists or crackpot theologians.
While these thoughts are admittedly controversial, we implore you to listen to this episode of Words of Grace.
Radio broadcast for May 14, 2017
Baptized By Fire?
In Matthew's Gospel, John the Baptist spoke of two other types of baptism than water baptism: baptism by the Holy Ghost and baptism by fire. We're all familiar with water baptism, but what are these other two baptisms? Are Christians baptized with fire, or did John have something completely different in mind? Join Pastor Winslett in this study of the concept of baptism by fire in this episode of Words of Grace.
Radio broadcast for May 7, 2017.
What Then?
In recent weeks, we considered the resurrection and ascension of Christ back to His Father, our present work, and Christ's second coming. That brings us to the total finale of all things, our final state after the resurrection! While scripture is very brief regarding what we shall enjoy in Glory, largely due to our inability to understand or perceive God's eternal slender, we do find some details about our existence with Christ after He comes again. In this message, Pastor Winslett shares some of what we know. from scripture, regarding this mystery.
Radio broadcast for April 30, 2017
Waiting for Christ
Last week, believers around the world celebrated the resurrection of our Lord, Christ Jesus. Our hope is build upon this fundamental truth of a risen Savior. But this begs a question - what are we to do in the mean time? In this message, pastor Winslett shares the work Jesus prescribed as we await His coming, as well as some facts about that glorious day when He shall return.
Radio broadcast for April 23, 2017
What the Resurrection Means to Us
This is a time of year when believers worldwide reflect on and celebrate Christ's resurrection from the dead. But, have you ever stopped to consider just what the resurrection of Jesus means? In this broadcast, Pastor Winslett shares four observations we can take heart in as a result of Christ's victory over death.
Radio program for April 16, 2017.
God Is...
In our last broadcast, we considered the eternality - or eternal nature - of God. One of the passages under consideration was God's statement to Moses in Exodus 3, "I AM THAT I AM." The title, I AM, is one of the Biblical names of God. If one changes that phrase from the first person, I AM, to the third person, GOD IS, it can prompt the question, GOD IS what? In this broadcast, Pastor Winslett uses this statement to expound on several characteristics fundamental to the nature of God.
Radio broadcast for April 9, 2017
The Eternality of God
Where did God come from? Did God have a beginning? On today's broadcast, Pastor Winslett considers one of the most basic and fundamental truths revealed in God's word - The true and living God is eternal. As the Psalmist wrote, from everlasting to everlasting, Jehovah is God!
Radio broadcast for April 2, 2017.
Guidelines for Helping the Needy
One of our responsibilities as Christians is to relieve the affliction of the poor and downcast around us. But in doing so, there are several Biblical principles we must keep in mind, to maintain a proper balance between assistance and accountability. Join Pastor Winslett in the broadcast, as he shares insight from the scriptures on this topic.
Radio broadcast for March 26, 2017
Two Natures
The new birth: It's an act of God's sovereign power and the vital phase of a person's salvation. In this broadcast Pastor Winslett considers the two natures that a born again person has from the moment of salvation up until they lay their bodies down at death. Forever changed, those who are born again have two opposing natures, one of Adam and the other of Christ, at constant warfare within them. And so, it cannot be said that the new birth makes no difference in a person's life. At the same time, it cannot be said that child of God will automatically become more and more holy as his life progresses. Join us as we study through this most fundamental, but often misunderstood subject.
Radio broadcast for March 19, 2017
Christ Plus Nothing!
Do sinners go to Heaven because of their good works, church affiliation, or some hybrid form of grace and works? What all is required for a person to be with God in Heaven? In this broadcast, Pastor Winslett considers this most fundamental concept to the gospel message: Salvation through Christ alone!
Not only is this concept essential to a proper understanding of the gospel, it is also crucial information which relieves us of the unbearable yoke of attempting to establish our own righteousness.
Radio broadcast for March 12, 2016.
The Primary Ministry of the Church
The church has many responsibilities in the world. But one task stands above them all, by way of example, and that is the proclamation of the truth. Paul referred to the church as the pillar and ground of God's truth. That is, the church is to lift up and sound out the word of God, to those both in and outside of the assembly.
Radio broadcast for March 5, 2017
Make Your Calling and Election Sure - Part 2
Continuing the message from last week, we move from the two fundamental concepts in our study passage - election and calling - to the admonition found in 2 Peter 1. In short, Peter calls on us to govern ourselves in a certain way (virtue, knowledge, temperance, etc), and in doing so we make our calling and election sure.
Lastly, One might consider this the intersection of doctrine, exhortation, and experience. Peter builds his admonition upon bedrock doctrines such as election. Admonishes us to Righteous living. And then promises that in doing so, we will experience the assurance of our salvation in obedience to the command.
Radio broadcast for February 26, 2017
Make Your Calling and Election Sure - Part 1
Peter admonished his readers to make their calling and election sure. While the context of passage is very much practical - how God expects us to live and the assurance which comes with obedience - the fact remains that we can't make our calling and election sure if concepts such as election and divine calling were't Biblical truths.
In this two part message, Pastor Winslett shares Peter's admonition with us, first considering these two fundamental concepts, and then the practical admonition which follows.
Radio broadcast for February 19, 2017
In The Moment
In our last broadcast, we considered the fact that God can and does intervene in the lives of His children, overruling the terrible things they experience and leave a blessing in the wake of pain. But what do you do in the moment of pain itself? Pastor Winslett shares insight into this concept in today's broadcast, In The Moment.
Radio broadcast for February 12, 2017
Less than Ideal
As children, we dream of a life that is epitomized by the typical storybook ending, "and they all lived happily ever after." But many times, the experience of life as an adult is quite different that of a storybook. Disease, accidents, abandonment, etc., are a part of life for many believers. What counsel does the Bible give to those whose dreamed are not realized? Single mother? Widower? Betrayed by family or friends? In this broadcast, Pastor Winslett shares some Biblical instruction to those who have suffered loss.
Radio broadcast for February 5, 2017
Fishers of Men
When Jesus first approached Peter and his brother Andrew to be among His first disciples, they were professional fishermen. His first words to them, were "follow me, and I will make you fishers of men." From that time forward, their lives were to be devoted to fishing, but rather than catching fish, they were to catch men. Jesus reminded Peter of this after His resurrection, by asking Peter if he loved Christ more than he loved his profession. If so, Jesus said, "feed my sheep!"
Do we feel an urgency today to fish for men? If not, something is amiss and we need to seek repentance. In this broadcast, pastor Winslett shares some insight into evangelism, fishing for men.
Radio program for January 29, 2017
The Strait and Narrow
In our day to day lives, we are on one of two roads. One road is destructive. The other road abounds with spiritual blessings. In this broadcast, Pastor Winslett shares Jesus' sobering warning from Matthew chapter 7 to enter the strait gate and walk the narrow way.
Radio broadcast for January 22, 2017
Letting the Word Dwell Richly
Does the word of Christ abide in your heart? One of the keys to a successful discipleship is being rooted in the word of God. In today's message, Pastor Winslett shares a passage from Colossians chapter 3, admonishing us to let the word of Christ dwell richly in us, so that we may be rooted and built up in Christ, able to withstand the storms of this life.
Radio broadcast for January 15, 2017.
The Right Foundation
The passing of another year marks a new beginning. The struggles and victories of 2016 are now behind us, and we can look to run our race with patience in this fresh, new year. The plans are developed for many of the things we set out to do, both personally and professionally, in the early weeks of the year. Even now, we're laying the foundation for things we'll hope to accomplish months from now.
My believing friend, spiritually speaking, have you ever stopped to consider if you are building on the correct foundation? It is a sobering question. In this broadcast, Pastor Winslett shares some fundamental doctrines which should serve as the foundation for your discipleship in Christ.
Radio broadcast for January 8, 2017
Biblical Role Models: Mary and Joseph
We need role models. In scripture, we are admonished to both avoid negative influences and seek out godly examples. While this is very important regarding the company we keep, a Christian can also look to the Bible for many examples of faithful living. In this broadcast, Pastor Winslett considers the character of Joseph and Mary.
Radio broadcast for January 1, 2017
Christ, The Son of David - Part 2
Continuing last week's message, Pastor Winslett shares Old Testament prophecies regarding the fact that our Christ would be born into the world as a descendant of king David.
Radio broadcast for December 25, 2016
Christ, The Son of David - Part 1
At the turn of 2016, we were conducting a study through the life of king David at Flint River. On this and next week's program, we share the message from the Sunday before Christmas 2015, in which we considered the fact that the Messiah, Jesus Christ, was to come through the lineage of king David, according to prophecy. As Matthew and Luke record, both Jesus' biological mother Mary and adoptive father Joseph were descendants of David.
Radio broadcast for December 18, 2016
The Marks of a Fool
The fool is a notorious, biblical character. Not only is the fool one who lives contrary to the word of God, in the most extreme form he is also one who lacks a knowledge of God on the level of the heart. Primarily from the Proverbs, Pastor Winslett takes an in depth look at the character and actions of this type of person and also biblical exhortations to avoid the company of such.
Radio broadcast for December 11, 2016
When Zion is Suffering!
The health of a church or even a region of churches is never static. That is, spiritual health can wax and wane. Churches go through periods of revival and also periods of coldness. When we survey the landscape of our church and the trend is to bury more than we baptize, or to close more churches than we constitute, it should cause us to stop and assess our behavior. Have we grown cold? Are we distracted? As the prophet Haggai exhorted, we should "consider our ways!"
In this broadcast, Pastor Winslett considers spiritual indifference and the chastening which occurs as a result, and also the first steps towards revival.
Radio broadcast for December 4, 2016
The Benefits of the True Gospel
The gospel message is good news, even the best news a sin-sick sinner could hear! As cold waters refresh a thirsting man, so does the good news of the finished work of Christ refresh the souls of those who hear and believe it. What happens when one ingests polluted water? Their body is sickly. Yet one who drinks pure water healthy. This serves as an excellent comparison to the benefits of the gospel message! The true gospel, is one which makes the soul fat.
Radio broadcast for November 27, 2016
Reconciling Grace and Works
Concerning a man's eternal salvation, there are three basic camps into which people generally fall: 1) Salvation by grace; 2) Salvation by grace and works; and 3) Salvation by works. While opinions about this crucial subject are about as vast as the number of Christian denominations, the Bible present a singular message. Salvation is by the grace of God!
This being said, how does one reconcile this truth with passages which seem to teach that salvation is by human choice or works? We answer this question in today's broadcast.
Radio broadcast for November 20, 2016
More Thoughts on Evangelism
In our prior two broadcasts, we considered how important a task the spreading of the gospel should be to the disciple of Christ, and also some methodology involved in evangelism. Today, we return to this crucial subject, as Pastor Winslett a few more observations from scripture and personal experience about sharing the word. Please listen to this series of message and engage in biblical evangelism!
Radio broadcast for November 13, 2016
Evangelism: Holding Forth The Word
In our last broadcast, we address the ease with which this present evil world sidetracks us in our Christian walk, noting that God's main purpose for us today - aside from living righteous lives - is the spreading of His gospel. While it's easy to talk about the need, how do we actually go about sharing this glorious gospel of salvation by grace? In this message, Pastor Winslett expresses the need for evangelism and also shares some tips about spreading the gospel in our own personal lives.
Radio broadcast for November 6, 2016
God's "Concern"
We all have our obsessions. Some of us are very consumed with politics. Others with sports. Then there is recreation or career empire-building. But are these wordly concerns what God Almighty considers to be the most important issues for disciples to invest their time in? Not likely. From the scriptures, Pastor Winslett exhorts us to keep in mind the admonition to "seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness," reminding us that God's Kingdom is not of this world.
Radio broadcast for October 20, 2016
Why The Bible?
Have you ever stopped to ask yourself why you believe the Bible? There are billions of the people in the world, most belonging to many different religions. Each religion has its own doctrine, practice, and manuscripts. And yet, we trust this one volume to teach us not only the identity of God Himself, but also our own origin and deliverance from this evil world. So this presents the question, why the Bible?
In this broadcast, Pastor Winslett shares five reasons why we trust this book, even to the point of being willing to suffer for adhering to its teachings.
Radio broadcast for October 23, 2016
Resigning Yourself to the Will of God
Life is, many times, difficult. There is a great deal of suffering in the world. But how should we react to the problems and potential negatives of this life? In today's radio broadcast, we consider various causes of human suffering and then finally the simple expression from the Model Prayer, "thy will be done."
Radio broadcast for October 16, 2016
The Foundation Stands Sure
My believing friend, are you worried about your salvation or the salvation of another? I invite you to take comfort in today's message, entitled The Foundation Stands Sure. From Paul's 2nd epistle to Timothy, we consider the bedrock truth that the foundation of God stands sure, the Lord knows them that are His. As Jesus said in John 6, all given to Him of the Father shall come to Him and not be cast out!
Radio broadcast for October 2, 2016
The Primitive Mindset
It's common for people to ask "what is a Primitive Baptist?" Good question! In short, a Primitive Baptist is a Christian who endeavors to believe the original teachings of the primitive church while observing the practices of the first century believers. In this message, Pastor Winslett makes the case for Biblical tradition from Paul's admonition in 2 Thessalonians, to observe the traditions given to us by Apostolic word or epistle.
Radio broadcast for September 25, 2016
Nurturing a Closer Relationship With God
Do you feel a closeness with God? Oh, how often we slide into a desert wilderness as we sojourn here. In today's broadcast, pastor Winslett teaches about growing closer to God through the study of His word from Psalm 1.
Radio broadcast for September 18, 2016.
Sounding Out the Word of the Lord
While eternal salvation is accomplished solely by God Himself, the Lord has given the responsibility to sound out God's word to His church. Listen as pastor Winslett considers this very fundamental subject, the spreading of the gospel.
Radio broadcast for September 11, 2016
Are You a Disciple of Christ Indeed?
Are you a disciple of Jesus Christ? "Sure," you reply! "Why, I am a church member and I believe." In today's broadcast, we learn from John 8 that being a disciple actually involves more than merely believing in Jesus, but learning and obeying His word on a daily basis. While sonship (being born of God) is by God through free grace alone, discipleship is a daily activity.
Radio broadcast for September 4, 2016.
Finding Grace in Strange Places
It's amazing to note that in Jesus' day, He often condemned the religious elite (people assumed to be holy) and found friendship with the publicans and sinners (people assumed to be unholy). In today's broadcast, we look through scripture at a few examples in which God's grace is found in unusual places. Who would expect to find a grace changed person working as a harlot in Jericho? Few, for sure. And yet there is Rahab, who justified herself (declared herself just) by receiving the Israelite spies. Then there is the thief on the cross. Yet again, there is the sinful woman of the city who washed Jesus' feet with her tears.
As Paul rightly said, Jesus came into the world to save sinner. While the Pharisees condemned Jesus for this attribute, a sensible sinner finds great peace in their accusation that Jesus is the friend of sinners.
Radio broadcast for August 28, 2016
The Sovereignty of God in End Times
Concluding our study on God's sovereignty, we explore the fact that the end of the world will be an act of God's sovereign will and by His sovereign power.
Radio broadcast for August 21, 2016
The sovereignty of God over Principalities and Powers
In this recent series, we've studied God's sovereignty as a general principle and His sovereign will in our eternal salvation. In today's broadcast, we consider His sovereign dominion over principalities and powers, including Satan, fallen angels and evil spirits, governments of men, and the wicked.
Worried about the climate of this world? Be reassured - God reigns supreme!
Radio broadcast for August 14, 2016
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The Sovereignty of God in the New Birth
Previously in this series, we've studied the sovereignty of God as a principle, as well as God's sovereignty in the election of grace and in redemption. In this broadcast, we shift our focus onto God's control over the new birth, the act of God in a person's life in which they are drawn from death in sin to new life in Jesus Christ.
Radio broadcast for August 7, 2016
The Sovereignty of God in Redemption
Continuing our series on the sovereignty of God, today we consider the sovereignty of God in redemption. Aspects of this include the salvific covenant of grace between God the Father and God the Son before time began, God's timing in sending His Son as the chosen redeemer, the cross itself, and election of those who were redeemed.
The day of Christ's offering was indeed, as prophesied in Psalm 118:24, "the day the Lord hath made," in which He brought salvation and in which we are glad.
Radio broadcast for July 31, 2016
The Sovereignty of God in Election
Part 2 in our series on the Sovereignty of God
Let's talk about election. No, not the political election, but God's election of a people to salvation. Did you know such a concept existed? Sadly, many believers today have a lack of understanding of this most basic and fundamental theological concept. Listen as we examine the scriptures.
Radio broadcast for July 24, 2016
The Sovereignty of God
In the coming weeks, we plan to engage in a study of a most fundamental subject: the sovereignty of God. Today, we consider the basic concept of God's sovereignty. In short, God is the King of Creation, doing what He wants when He wants.
Radio broadcast for July 17, 2016